Nuestros Eventos

Join Vámonos Pa’l Monte for the culmination of this neighborhood-based public art and engagement project led by artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz and Mural Arts Philadelphia.

On Saturday, October 17, participants will walk together in a four-mile processional from Center City to Norris Square, moving through five chapters that explore Puerto Rican culture, migration, diaspora, inheritance and the histories connecting Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. The project was shaped through two years of research and collaboration with project partners Norris Square Neighborhood Project and Taller Puertorriqueño.

Join the journey at any of three locations:

10 AM — Market Street between 5th & 6th Streets
Processional departs around 10:40 AM.

12:30 PM — Cruz Playground, 5th & Master Streets
Processional departs around 1 PM.

1:30 PM — Norris Square Park, N. Howard & Diamond Streets
Gather for a celebratory Bombazo as the processional arrives around 2 PM. Dancing and commemorative photos will continue until approximately 4 PM.

NSNP is a project partner alongside Taller Puertorriqueño.

Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–4 PM

Free • Registration encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vamonos-pal-monte-the-processional-tickets-2001402660233

Rain date: Sunday, October 18

Spend the morning with NSNP staff and neighbors helping care for our community gardens.

Volunteer Days may include seasonal garden maintenance, planting, weeding, mulching, cleanup and other projects based on what the gardens need that month. No gardening experience is necessary.

This month’s Volunteer Day takes place alongside a full day of activity in Norris Square. After volunteering, stop by Special Farm Stand at Raíces, where Raíces de Cambio youth will have fresh produce and prepared food available.

NSNP will also be participating in Xiente’s Festival del Jíbaro that day, including two free guided tours of Las Parcelas. Tour space is limited and advance registration will be required.

Come ready to work outdoors. Tools and supplies will be provided.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided for volunteers